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FY25 Solicitation - International Charter Airlift Services in Support of CRAF   6

ID: HTC711-24-R-CC01 • Notice Type: Solicitation • Match:  100%
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Description

Background
The solicitation is for International Charter Airlift Services in Support of CRAF. The contract involves providing long-range and short-range passenger and/or cargo airlift services in support of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF). The document includes references to various government agencies, such as the United States Air Force, United States Coast Guard, and United States Department of Agriculture.

Work Details
The work involves submitting changes to the list of aircraft to USTRANSCOM/TCAQ-C for approval, offering additional aircraft as replacements for those removed from the CRAF fleet, and ensuring that all listed aircraft are of United States registry, suitable for CRAF allocation, and under the Contractor's control at all times.
Additionally, the contractor is required to provide Mode S EHS Exemption certificates, an updated Statement of Lease Conformance, and either CRAF data sheets and current certified compliance or other specified documents.

Place of Performance
The geographic location(s) where the contract will be performed are not explicitly provided in the given text.
— Amendment Summary:
Government Description:

International long-range and short-range passenger and/or cargo airlift services.

— Amendment Summary:
  • Final FY26 rates become effective October 1, 2025, using fuel assumptions of $2.63 per gallon for passenger service and $2.84 for cargo/combi; FICA escalation is 6.80% and general escalation is 0.79%.
  • Rules change for ferry movements, incremental passenger and cargo movements, and live route segments (increased from 4,000 to 4,500 miles). The exception for ferry segments is removed.
  • A new EU/UK emissions-tax Request for Equitable Adjustments process is added.
  • Final rates are published in Oct 01 2025 Final FY26 Uniform Rates and Rules for International Service.pdf.
— Amendment Summary:
  • Amendment 0004 updates the FAR/DFARS clauses throughout Sections A–M; bidders must review and acknowledge the amendment before the submission deadline to avoid rejection. See HTC71124RCC010004.pdf.
  • The amended solicitation reiterates that award may be made without discussions based on initial proposals, questions are due at least 10 calendar days before the offer deadline, and proposals must be submitted electronically by email—hard copy, hand-delivery, fax, and DoD SAFE submissions are not accepted. See Amend 0004- 24-R-CC01 Cnfmd Secs A-M.pdf.
— Amendment Summary:
— Amendment Summary: New Q&A guidance clarifies several proposal requirements for the FY24 CRAF solicitation, including small-business worksheets and subcontracting plans, performance-data sheet completion, commercial insurance before proposal submission, and the requirement for domestic 121 carriers to submit a proposal or obtain a technical-ineligibility letter. It also provides updated instructions and forms for documenting aircraft ownership and binding leases. Review RFP QA_20240613.pdf.
— Amendment Summary:
  • Amendment 0003 adds a mandatory Statement of Lease Conformance for every leased aircraft. Offerors must execute all seven provisions addressing CRAF control, insurance, geographic operation, default rights, and activation-period control.
  • The revised Performance Work Statement updates the solicitation’s technical requirements. Bidders should review the amended PWS in full, including aircraft, service delivery, CRAF activation, cybersecurity, foreign-entity vetting, and deliverable requirements.
— Amendment Summary:
  • Amendment 0002 revises the PWS and solicitation, including planning weights, Patriot Express baggage containers, passenger care and bumping procedures, military working dogs, trip cancellation, incremental passenger rates, landing permits, and related definitions. It also adds paragraph 2.6.1.1.2 and removes certain petroleum-support, excess-capacity, and attachment provisions. HTC71124RCC01_0002.pdf
  • The updated PWS incorporates these service and deliverable requirements. Atch 1 - PWS Master_20240603 - FINAL.pdf
  • Offerors must submit proposals electronically (not hard copy, hand delivery, fax, or DoD SAFE); questions are due at least 10 calendar days before the offer deadline. The maximum program ceiling is $13.7 billion, and the minimum guarantee is capped at $3,000 per carrier. Amend 0002- 24-R-CC01 Cnfmd Secs A-M_20240604.pdf
  • Q&A confirms carrier-specific small-business worksheets, aircraft-data-sheet instructions, commercial-insurance requirements, and domestic 121 carrier participation obligations. RFP QA- 20240604.pdf
— Amendment Summary: The response deadline was extended from June 14, 2024, at 4:30 PM CST to June 17, 2024, at 4:30 PM CST. Proposals and questions must be submitted by email as specified in Part I, Section A; hard-copy, hand-delivered, facsimile, and DoD SAFE submissions are not accepted. Offerors must acknowledge and sign the amendment where required. HTC71124RCC01-0001.pdf and 1. 24-R-CC01, Cnfmd Secs A-M_20240522_Amd 0001.pdf
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Overview

Agency
United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) [DoD]
Response Deadline
Past Due
Original deadline:
Posted Date
Last updated:
Set Aside
None
NAICS
481211 - Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation
PSC
V121 - Transportation/Travel/Relocation- Transportation: Air Charter
Place of Performance
Scott AFB, IL 62225 United States
Source
Open
Q&A Instructions
Questions are due at least ten calendar days prior to the due date of offers specified in this solicitation.
Estimated Contract Value
$50,000,000 - $150,000,000
Pricing Structure
Fixed Price With Economic Price Adjustment; Fixed Price;
Evaluation Criteria
Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)
Estimated Competition Level
Average
Current SBA Size Standard
1500 Employees
On 5/16/24 United States Transportation Command issued Solicitation HTC711-24-R-CC01 for FY25 Solicitation - International Charter Airlift Services in Support of CRAF due 6/17/24. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 481211 and PSC V121.
Primary Contact
Name
Abbie Haas   Profile
Email
abbie.m.haas.civ@mail.mil
Phone
(618) 817-9371

Secondary Contact

Name
Jonathan Brunick   Profile
Email
jonathan.c.brunick.civ@mail.mil
Phone
(618) 817-9424

Additional Contacts in Documents

Title Name Email Phone
Contract Specialist Sarah A. Vazzi Profile sarah.a.vazzi.civ@mail.mil (618) 817-9479

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > US TRANSPORTATION COMMAND (USTRANSCOM) > USTRANSCOM-AQ
FPDS Organization Code
9776-HTC711
Source Organization Code
100046378
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